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by sharpfin12
Tue Jun 03, 2025 4:47 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Anyone Had Luck with Red Plants?
Replies: 10
Views: 104

Re: Anyone Had Luck with Red Plants?

daisie wrote: Tue Jun 03, 2025 3:52 am Has anyone tried using tannins to enhance reds? I heard it can help but haven't tested it myself.
Tannins can lower pH, which might stress some plants. I'd stick to iron and light adjustments first. Less risky.
by sharpfin12
Mon Jun 02, 2025 5:56 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Anyone Had Luck with Red Plants?
Replies: 10
Views: 104

Re: Anyone Had Luck with Red Plants?

Red plants can be tricky. What's your nitrate level? I've found keeping nitrates low, around 5 ppm, helps bring out the red. Also, iron dosing is key. I use Seachem Iron and my Ludwigia Super Red pops.
by sharpfin12
Sun Jun 01, 2025 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Major tank overhaul, snails, and more: Tough day
Replies: 9
Views: 102

Re: Major tank overhaul, snails, and more: Tough day

Thanks for the tips, everyone. Gonna try the zucchini trick and maybe grab some clarifier. Appreciate the help!
by sharpfin12
Thu May 29, 2025 5:36 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: Is this fish an algae eater?
Replies: 3
Views: 48

Re: Is this fish an algae eater?

Honestly, I'd advise against ottos in a Mbuna setup - an Ancistrus would be a better fit. They grow larger and generally get left alone by the cichlids. As for snails, I wouldn't recommend them either; the Labs will likely harass and eat them if they get the chance.
by sharpfin12
Wed May 21, 2025 9:46 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: A malawi stock list for my 120l tank
Replies: 9
Views: 98

Re: A malawi stock list for my 120l tank

That's a pretty steep price tag for the leleupi, shame they're so pricey. They're lovely fish though.
by sharpfin12
Wed May 21, 2025 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Major tank overhaul, snails, and more: Tough day
Replies: 9
Views: 102

Major tank overhaul, snails, and more: Tough day

Just spent the whole day redoing my 55 gallon tank, moved all the fish to a temp bin, and now the water's cloudy as heck. Also found a ton of pest snails hitchhiking on my new plants. Anyone dealt with this mess before?
by sharpfin12
Wed May 21, 2025 8:07 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: A malawi stock list for my 120l tank
Replies: 9
Views: 98

Re: A malawi stock list for my 120l tank

I think a tanganyikan set up would be perfect for a tank that size, neolamprologus leleupi would be a great choice, you could get a nice group of them.
by sharpfin12
Fri May 16, 2025 4:51 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: why are my vallisneria leaves browning?
Replies: 15
Views: 220

Re: why are my vallisneria leaves browning?

Lots of great advice here. OP, let us know how it goes after you try some of these fixes. Vallisneria's a tough plant, so with a little tweaking, it should recover.
by sharpfin12
Fri May 16, 2025 6:24 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: why are my vallisneria leaves browning?
Replies: 15
Views: 220

Re: why are my vallisneria leaves browning?

All good points here. One more thing to check: any recent tank changes? New fish, meds, or additives? Sometimes sudden changes can stress plants out. Also, how old are the leaves? Older leaves naturally brown and die off.
by sharpfin12
Mon Apr 07, 2025 4:50 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: about stevenage specialist aquatics
Replies: 14
Views: 3165

Re: about stevenage specialist aquatics

If you're after peacocks, you're in luck - they're setting up some new tanks just for mbuna in a couple of weeks. The current mbuna selection is a bit lacking, but what they do have is lovely. I spotted some Aulonocara firefish and some gorgeous Ussisya aulonocara, both around 30 quid a pop ...